Former Rutgers star Cappie Pondexter named to USA Basketball National Team

Chris Faytok/The Star-LedgerCappie Pondexter and the U.S. Women's National Team won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Cappie Pondexter, one of the greatest players in Rutgers history, was named to the 2009-12 USA Basketball Women's National Team.

Pondexter was one of eight players named to the team announced Monday morning.

The team will expand for a training camp this fall in anticipation of the 2010 USA World Championships and 2012 U.S. Olympic team, should the United States qualify. Ultimately, USA Basketball will carry a 12-player roster into those competitions.

A four-time All-American at Rutgers, Pondexter has found success professionally since graduating. Now in her fourth WNBA season, Pondexter is already fifth on the WNBA all-time scoring list, has been named MVP of the 2007 Finals, and a three-time All-Star.